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~Windflowers~

When the windflowers begin popping up in your garden, you know it's Spring in Texas. Members of the anemone family, they're here such a brief while but always kind of give a "lift to the spirit" by being one of the first TX wildflowers to set the stage for our annual mass of springtime blooms.

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Just beautiful, Val - and a wonderful way to usher in the spring season!

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March 11, 2012

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Hi Valarie,Beautiful springtime capture my friend.It's been so warm here I've been out shooting our Golden Hills in bloom.I hope all is well with you and your family!!!!

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March 11, 2012

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A beautiful duo! The first flowers of spring really lift the spirit!!!

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March 11, 2012

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You have captured these wildflowers Beautifully!!

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March 11, 2012

Gord MacEachern

How could this not give one a lift, Were still waiting for the snow to leave!!
The composition, comp,colors and detail are expertly presented!!!

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March 11, 2012

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Outstanding details and capture, Val Perfect!!

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March 11, 2012

Don Christiana

Beautiful image of Texas wildflower duo to showcase the start of spring. Val, as always perfect macro, color and detail. Have a great day. OH Yes ... thanks for the rain as promised.

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March 11, 2012

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Happy to oblige, Donald! :)

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March 11, 2012

- Heather Loewenhardt

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Wow beautiful full frame image with exquisite detail. Just lovely.

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March 11, 2012

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We are beginning to see a few blooms down on the border but we still have way too much violence a stones throw away in Mexico. Living in a war zone is a bit different.

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March 11, 2012

Debbie Bray

Just superb, truly!! I run out of the right words to say, Val. Just so very well done!

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March 11, 2012

Michelle Alton

Exquisite, Val.

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March 11, 2012

Julianne Bradford

Twin beauties Valarie! Lovely work!

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March 11, 2012

Carol L. Fowler

Just beautiful! Bet you can't wait for those fields of bluebells!

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March 11, 2012

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How beautiful, Ms. V!! I've never heard of Windflowers and they're just so pretty! The detail and colors are perfect!!

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March 11, 2012

- Kathy Salerni

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Wow, what a beautiful pair these two are, Val! Gorgeous colors, comp, clarity and BG! A superb floral!!

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March 11, 2012

Rona L. Schwarz

These are lovely, Val! Have never heard of or seen them before but they look so delicate and dainty. Are they small? And what a terrific composition with the two of them overlapping like this against a black background. Love the details. I always think of Lady Bird when I hear about TX wildflowers - springtime in TX must be such a special time!

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March 12, 2012

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Springtime in TX can indeed be spectacular, Rona, thanks to a large part to Lady Bird Johnson's efforts and her ongoing legacy. We were lucky in the first 3 months of 2012 where sufficient rain fell to counteract our drought conditions enough to give the beauties a jump start. Windflowers are small - less than an inch, grow from tiny tubers and pop up annually in early spring. Love to see them - makes me know the bluebonnets and other wildflowers are just around the corner!

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. Much appreciated!

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March 13, 2012

Tammy Espino

So beautiful!! :) But I wouldn't expect less!!

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March 13, 2012

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

LOVELY and soft with wonderful clarity, Val! :-) k

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March 13, 2012

- Leslie McLain

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Beautiful capture and details, Val. Hope to get to Texas for the wildflower season next year. I was there many years ago and the wildflowers are amazing.

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March 14, 2012

Julie Burnett

They are gorgeous, Val, astounding clarity, your macros are an inspiration!!

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March 15, 2012

Rony Sagy

Beautiful spring capture, Val. As always, so perfect.

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March 15, 2012

Anthony G. Comella

Super beautiful, love the composition, colors and lighting! Awesome!!!!!!!

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March 16, 2012

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A duo of perfection!! I am so jealous of what's to come if this is just the beginning. Fab as always Val.

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March 17, 2012

Patricia Seidler

Great closeup Val. Love the colors and super detail! It looks like you are mastering your new camera!!

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March 18, 2012

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How wonderful to see another member of the pretty anemone family, Val! I recognize the center. Anemone grow wild all through the Rockies and we have some in our front and back yard as well. The lady of the woods who lived at our house before me said she used to gather seeds in the Rockies and spread them in the yard here to see what would grow. I'm so glad she did this and now I do the same. This month I'll wander in the yard spinning and skipping around in slow motion circles to let my anticipated seeds blow around! HA! Now there is a picture! (Do you think wearing chiffon would be overkill?)

Thanks for sharing from your part of the planet! :D

-LOTW

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March 21, 2012

JO ANN CLEVELAND

Beautiful composition, colors and clarity Val, love it!

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March 25, 2012

Debbie Bray

You're another Texan! Seems to be lots here! :) What a beautiful wildflower, Val! You've captured the centre of it exquisitely! Lovely sharp detail, as always!!

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April 01, 2012

- Dayna Cain

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Val, this is perfection!

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April 02, 2012

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Your capture of this lovely duo sets the tone for the flowering season and it's so inspirational. Looking forward to seeing all the Spring blooms and colors. So exciting!

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April 04, 2012

Marijana Fajgl

What a beautiful capture and a perfect title, Val! Big congratulations!

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September 21, 2014

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Happy Happy Finalist, Congratulations again my Texas friend.

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September 21, 2014

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Another wonderful finalist. Congrats again, Val.

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September 21, 2014

Liz blahh

Congrats on your beautiful finalist!

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September 21, 2014

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Congrats again, Val, love the interaction!

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September 21, 2014

Robert R. Goodman

Hi Valarie,A big Congratulations my friend!!

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September 21, 2014

JO ANN CLEVELAND

Congratulations Valarie on this amazing Finalist!

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September 22, 2014

Carol L. Fowler

Beautiful Finalist! Glad you brought it back!

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September 22, 2014

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You have had quite a month, Ms.V!! Congrats on another well deserved finalist!

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September 22, 2014

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Love the clarity on this one, Val. Beautifully done. Congratulations on your finalist!

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September 23, 2014

Nadia Paul

Congrats on this and all your beautiful finalists and SF's my friend - so well deserved!

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September 23, 2014

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